2,425 observationsData Deficient
Short-snouted Seahorse
Hippocampus hippocampus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Syngnathiformes ›Family: Syngnathidae ›Genus: Hippocampus
About
The short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) is a species of seahorse in the family Syngnathidae. It is endemic to the Mediterranean Sea and parts of the North Atlantic, particularly around Italy and the Canary Islands. Colonies of the species have recently been discovered in the River Thames around London and Southend-on-Sea.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Short-snouted Seahorse is Hippocampus hippocampus.
- The Short-snouted Seahorse has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
- Short-snouted Seahorse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Short-snouted Seahorse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Short-snouted Seahorse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Short-snouted Seahorse belongs to the order Syngnathiformes.
- Short-snouted Seahorse belongs to the family Syngnathidae.
- Short-snouted Seahorse belongs to the genus Hippocampus.